Libros de H BEAM PIPER

H. Beam Piper

A pulse of tension shivers through the void as the boundaries between worlds blur and the unknown beckons. In the shadowy corridors of interplanetary law, the pursuit of justice is fraught with peril and intrigue, where every decision could tip the balance between order and chaos. This is a science fiction novel that deftly weaves the suspense of a police investigation with the...

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17,22 €

Murder in the Gunroom

H. Beam Piper

Lane Fleming, wealthy businessman and obsessive collector of antique pistols, is dead. The official explanation is an accident: an old revolver discharged while he was cleaning it in his gunroom. His widow, Gladys Fleming, hires private detective and firearms expert Colonel Jefferson Davis 'Jeff' Rand for what appears to be a different problem entirely-to catalogue, appraise, a...

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16,17 €

Little Fuzzy

H. Beam Piper

On the resource-rich planet Zarathustra, independent prospector Jack Holloway expects to spend his days hunting sunstones and staying out of other people’s business. Then a small golden-furred creature wanders into his home. Curious, sociable, and startlingly adept with tools, the visitor soon brings others of its kind. Holloway calls them Fuzzies, but the more he observes them...

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16,27 €

Murder in the Gunroom (Cram Edition)

H. Beam Piper

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Murder in the Gunroom pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Venture into a world of suspense with H. Beam Piper’s 'Murder in the Gunroom,' a classic mystery that blends elements of detective fiction, police procedural, and even science fiction. This intriguing ta...

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25,21 €

Ullr Uprising

H. Beam Piper

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Ullr Uprising pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Embark on a thrilling journey through the vast expanse of space in Henry Beam Piper’s 'Ullr Uprising,' a classic of science fiction adventure. This gripping space opera transports readers to a future where human...

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21,04 €

The Cosmic Computer

H. Beam Piper

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Cosmic Computer pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Venture into the vast expanse of space in H. Beam Piper’s 'The Cosmic Computer,' a timeless science fiction adventure. Humanity’s future hinges on technology in this classic space opera, where the boundari...

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25,20 €

Space Viking (Cram Edition)

H. Beam Piper / John Schoenherr

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Space Viking pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Embark on an interstellar adventure with H. Beam Piper’s 'Space Viking,' a classic of science fiction space opera. Set in the far future, this thrilling tale plunges readers into a universe of sprawling interstel...

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25,10 €

Space Viking

H. Beam Piper

Vengeance drives one man across the stars in a brutal age of collapsing worlds and interstellar warfare.In Space Viking by H. Beam Piper, Lucas Trask’s life is shattered when tragedy strikes during what should have been the happiest day of his life. Consumed by grief and the need for revenge, he turns to the only path left open to him: becoming a Space Viking, one of the feared...

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15,35 €

LITTLE FUZZY (Cram Edition)

H. Beam Piper

This XpressRead Cram Edition of LITTLE FUZZY pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Rediscover a classic of science fiction with H. Beam Piper’s 'Little Fuzzy,' a thrilling space opera that explores the profound implications of alien contact. Set against a backdrop of interstellar adventure, thi...

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23,05 €

Last Enemy

H. Beam Piper

Last Enemy is a science fiction short story by H. Beam Piper that explores a speculative future where reincarnation is scientifically proven, making it a significant literary work within early Paratime universe storytelling. It combines scientific imagination with political intrigue to question consciousness, identity, and continuity of existence.This literary work is important...

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10,77 €

Little Fuzzy

H. Beam Piper

In the wild, uncharted forests of planet Zarathustra, a simple act of kindness unravels humanity’s most profound questions: what does it mean to be sapient, and who decides? When an interstellar prospector stumbles upon a gentle, golden-furred alien species, the fragile boundary between discovery and exploitation is tested to its limits. Set against the backdrop of a booming co...

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19,71 €

Little Fuzzy

H. Beam Piper

Little Fuzzy by H. Beam Piper is a classic science fiction novel set on the distant planet Zarathustra, where prospector Jack Holloway discovers a small, golden-furred creature he names Little Fuzzy. What begins as a charming encounter soon turns into a legal and moral battle when corporations claim the creatures are animals rather than intelligent beings. As evidence of their ...

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17,50 €

Four-Day Planet

H. Beam Piper

Reminiscent of old whaling stories, Four-Day Planet by H. Beam Piper follows the story of Walter Boyd, a scrappy 17-year-old reporter working for his father at the Port Sandor Times. Walt gets tied up in the adventures of the sea-monster hunters on Fenris-a barely-habitable planet with a 2,000-hour day. The prized-and only-commodity on Fenris is tallow-wax, a miraculous materia...

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24,15 €

Little Fuzzy

H. Beam Piper

Little Fuzzy is a science fiction novel set on the planet Zarathustra, a world rich in natural resources being exploited by a huge chartered company from Earth. Jack Holloway is a free-lance sunstone miner working on the outskirts of civilization when he encounters a small, fuzzy animal which turns out to be remarkably intelligent. He soon begins to suspect that 'Little Fuzzy' ...

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24,11 €

Murder in the Gunroom

H. Beam Piper

Jeff Rand, a private detective, is skeptical when he is employed by Gladys Fleming to evaluate her recently acquired gun collection, which happens to contain a dark secret. The more facts he uncovers, the more interesting the story becomes. Gun dealers, butlers, wives and cops all become suspects in the investigation of a mysterious death. The book is rich with detailed descrip...

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23,98 €

The Cosmic Computer

H. Beam Piper

The Cosmic Computer is a 1963 science fiction novel by H. Beam Piper based on his short story 'Graveyard of Dreams,' which was published in the February 1958 issue of Galaxy Magazine.The action largely takes place on the planet Poictesme, which is full of abandoned military installations and equipment-hence the novel’s original name, Junkyard Planet. Young Conn Maxwell returns ...

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24,01 €

Space Viking

H. Beam Piper

Space VikingH. Beam PiperInitially serialized in Analog magazine between 1962 and 1963, Space Viking takes place after the events of H. Beam Piper’s earlier serialization, The Cosmic Computer. Space Viking is a classic space opera: what begins as an interstellar tale of revenge turns into a swashbuckling adventure yarn, and finally into a meditation on empire-building and galac...

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23,97 €

Rebel Raider

H. Beam Piper

H. Beam Piper’s 'Rebel Raider' offers a thrilling blend of historical fiction and science fiction, reimagining the Civil War through the lens of time travel. The story centers on John Singleton Mosby, the daring Confederate raider, placing him at the heart of an extraordinary alternate history.Explore a unique 'what if' scenario that combines meticulous historical detail with i...

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15,72 €

The Cosmic Computer

H. Beam Piper

Venture into the vast expanse of space in H. Beam Piper’s 'The Cosmic Computer,' a timeless science fiction adventure. Humanity’s future hinges on technology in this classic space opera, where the boundaries of possibility are pushed to their limits.Explore a world where cosmic forces and advanced machinery intertwine, creating a thrilling narrative that has captivated readers ...

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21,12 €

Murder in the Gunroom

H. Beam Piper

Venture into a world of suspense with H. Beam Piper’s 'Murder in the Gunroom,' a classic mystery that blends elements of detective fiction, police procedural, and even science fiction. This intriguing tale centers around a perplexing murder, investigated by determined detectives. The gunroom itself holds secrets and clues, drawing readers into a captivating puzzle of motives an...

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21,10 €

Murder in the Gunroom

H. Beam Piper

A well-paced murder mystery. Rand is called in ostensibly to inventory and negotiate the best price for the firearms collection of Lane Fleming, recently deceased, by his widow. Does she mean him to investigate the death too? Could a serious amateur expert like Fleming accidentally kill himdpself while cleaning a new gun? A second death follows, this time most decidedly murder,...

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16,31 €

A Planet for Texans

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper / John J. McGuire / John JMcGuire

In this lively science fiction adventure, Earth diplomat Stephen Silk is sent to the fiercely independent frontier planet of New Texas, where residents enforce justice with a gun in hand. Amid political intrigue and assassination plots, Silk must navigate the planet’s wild culture and prevent a larger interplanetary conflict. The novel humorously critiques both frontier justice...

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14,48 €

Four-Day Planet

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper

Set on the hostile, tidally locked planet of Fenris, this classic science fiction novel follows a young journalist as he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy threatening the planet’s fragile economy and governance. With a planet that experiences extreme temperature shifts and only four days in a year, the story explores themes of survival, corporate greed, and political intrigue, al...

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15,59 €

Graveyard of Dreams

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper

This collection features Graveyard of Dreams, a science fiction novella that delves into the dangers of chasing utopian ideals in a world weighed down by technological stagnation. Set within Piper’s Terro-Human Future History universe, the story follows the conflict between characters who cling to the remnants of a once-great civilization and those who strive to bring about mea...

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15,48 €

Flight from Tomorrow

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper

Featured in this collection is Flight from Tomorrow, a science fiction novella that explores themes of time travel and the potential consequences of altering history. The story is set in a future where time travel has become possible, but the manipulation of past events is strictly controlled. A group of rebels seeks to change the outcome of history by traveling back in time, l...

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12,53 €

Null-ABC

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper / John J. McGuire / John JMcGuire

Null-ABC by H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire is a science fiction novella set in a dystopian future where literacy has become a privilege of the elite, and much of society has embraced ignorance. The story explores the conflict between those who can read (the 'nulls') and those who actively reject literacy (the 'ABCs'). As technology and knowledge are tightly controlled, a sma...

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14,48 €

Time Crime

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper

ime Crime is a thrilling science fiction novella that explores the intricate and dangerous world of time travel. Set in a universe where the Paratime Police are tasked with maintaining the integrity of parallel timelines, the story follows Verkan Vall, a skilled officer who faces one of his most challenging cases yet.Vall and his team uncover a vast criminal operation that span...

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13,31 €

Crossroads of Destiny

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper

This new collection of H. Beam Piper’s classic short stories includes five of his best. Included are:Crossroads of Destiny: Travelers from various parallel universes find themselves at a mysterious convergence point known as the Crossroads. As they share their stories, they discover that their meeting holds significant implications for the fate of their respective worlds.The Re...

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13,48 €

Junkyard Planet

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper

Junkyard Planet is a gripping science fiction novel set on the planet Poictesme, a world left in economic ruin after a galactic war. The story follows Conn Maxwell, a young man who returns to his home planet with knowledge of a legendary computer rumored to hold the key to restoring Poictesme’s prosperity. This computer, known as 'Merlin,' was believed to have guided the victor...

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15,50 €

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